Battle of the Smartphones: iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S III or Nokia Lumia 900?
The first thing you have to know about me and smartphones is that we go way back. I started programming cell phones back in 1999 and spent the next six years in the wireless industry. So when I make decisions about phones, it’s coming from years and years of being a “power-user” as we’re called. My device is an extension of who I am.
Since I teach people how to use social media for their marketing efforts, I’m always online. It’s a pretty much 24/7 non-stop kinda game and mobile is a big part of my day.
My phone sleeps next to my head, I haven’t used a watch or regular alarm clock since the 90s and I freak out when it falls to the bottom of my huge purse and I have to dig around for more than 10 seconds…hoping that I didn’t leave it somewhere behind and have to experience near panic attacks if I don’t touch it or it’s not within (or ON) my actual body at all times. Maybe I need a meeting, but hey, this is important.
So I’ve been a hugely loyal Apple fan since my days of working at AT&T when I actually sold the very first generation iPhone back in 2007. It took me a bit to get off my Crackberry and switch over, but once I did, I was in love.
Fast forward to present day and I’ve had several generations of the iPhone. Now I want something different. Their glitz and glam and multi-million dollar advertising budgets can only go so far on me now. I want something cooler, better.
I’m out of contract with AT&T, have three lines (including an iPad2) and need a phone that works. So here are my top choices:
iPhone 5
or these two – Samsung Galaxy S 3 and the Nokia Lumia 900
After playing with each phone, I’ve come to a conclusion. My final selection is on its way to my as we speak. I’ll be blogging about it then.
Which phone would you choose?
Hello, world! I’m finally doing it….
The time is finally here.
After spending over 7 years working in the field of Social Media, I have decided it’s time to take blogging more seriously. After all, I have every other piece of the puzzle already up and running. (Find me on Facebook, Twitter and my website, www.MarketingMakesMeSmile.com.) I also have Pinterest, Instagram, FourSquare, YouTube….WOW…that’s a lot of places you can find me. See what I mean? Sheesh. Follow/subscribe/stalk/ me on all those, too, if you’re not already.
I’m a Marketing Coach & Social Media Expert who has been working with clients on how to use the Internet for their marketing since 2005. I might as well blog, too, right? The funny part is that I set this up in 2010 and never even got around to making that first post. Oops! 🙂
My main goals for this blog:
1. Share my knowledge about Social Media Marketing with you.
2. Build this up so that I can monetize this additional aspect of my business and spend more time with my son while blogging from the beach. 🙂
I’m a coach and national speaker who presents at universities, conferences, workshops and more, so this blog is a win-win. You get the answers and education you’re looking for, and I get to accomplish #2. You in?
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